Project Engineer, Highway

GFT.•Chicago, IL

7d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Transportation Team in Downtown Chicago or Schaumburg, Illinois. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of those offices. The engineer will join the roadway group and work on Phase I and Phase II projects, contributing to transportation infrastructure design and multidisciplinary roadway projects. The role involves preparing plans and performing engineering design work, including quantity calculations, geometric design, pavement marking and signing, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, public involvement, report writing, specifications, and cost estimates. The engineer may work independently and manage engineers and technicians under the direction of a team leader and project manager. Depending on experience, the role may also include project manager or deputy project manager responsibilities. The successful candidate will analyze information and data for routine design tasks; ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of engineering plans; research design options; and document findings for a Senior Project Engineer. The engineer may make independent decisions on engineering problems and methods, represent the organization in some meetings, coordinate work, and keep the Project Manager informed about workload and changes to project schedules, scope, or additional services. The position uses OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, GEOPAK, MS Office, and other design software. GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees. It describes its work as connecting transportation, water, power, and buildings through the “Infrastructure of Life,” with a focus on strong relationships, resilient and sustainable design, and better communities.

Requirements

At least 6 years of related experience, including work directly for or as a consultant to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway, Chicago Department of Transportation, local counties or municipalities, and on federally funded projects.
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Strong technical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.
Experience in highway, drainage, construction inspection, traffic signal, and/or lighting work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specifications.
Hands-on experience with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and GEOPAK.
Experience appropriate to taking on project manager or deputy project manager responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans and perform design tasks for Phase I and Phase II roadway projects.
Perform quantity calculations, geometric design, pavement marking and signing, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, public involvement, report writing, specification development, and cost estimating.
Manage engineers and technicians to complete assigned tasks, and complete some tasks independently.
Analyze project information and data, ensuring engineering design accuracy, quality presentation, thoroughness, follow-through, and conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
Research design options and document findings for the Senior Project Engineer.
Make independent decisions on engineering problems and methods, and occasionally represent the organization in meetings to resolve questions and coordinate work.
Keep the Project Manager informed about workload and changes in project schedule or scope, or additional services.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and participation in professional societies.
Work with other teams on multidisciplinary projects as needed.
Depending on experience, take on project manager or deputy project manager responsibilities.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment with in-person and remote work.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Wellness programs.
Parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Paid-time-off accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Internal and external training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.